Don't Give Up On Me
Yet, in the years that followed, every storm I weathered seemed to have originated from her.
She stared at me, hesitation flickering in her eyes for a long moment.
"Matilda, you know I had no choice." Then, she turned to Ms. Madden. "Peggy, please don't blame Charlene. She's just too upset. Since the phone is broken, there's no need to complicate a case that could have already been closed."
Ms. Madden's eyes were heavy with disappointment. "Judith, you've truly lost your way."
Mom opened her mouth to say something, but the tech team suddenly erupted in cheers.